Exploring the impact on the health and well-being of young adults’ participation in ‘the club’
Journal article
Manship, S. 2017. Exploring the impact on the health and well-being of young adults’ participation in ‘the club’. Journal of Applied Arts and Health. 8 (3), pp. 295-307. https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.8.3.295_1
Authors | Manship, S. |
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Abstract | This study explores the impact of creative arts on the health and well-being of six selected young adults who participated in productions at a performance and entertainment venture (‘The Club’). The qualitative design incorporates in-depth interviews with performers and producers to uncover their stories and experiences, from which key themes are drawn. The study uncovers a number of physical, mental and psychosocial benefits, including empowerment, the learning of new skills, creating and maintaining positive relationships, enhanced confidence and resilience, opportunities for self-expression, and engagement in meaningful activities. Challenges to well-being are also elicited regarding the sometimes negative impact of creative roles on health and well-being. The findings align with evidence from previous studies about the benefits of creative arts in terms of health and well-being promotion. Suggestions for community-based interventions incorporating creative arts are made, including the need for further research in this area. |
Keywords | Creative arts; health; health promotion; performance art; well-being; young adults |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Arts and Health |
Journal citation | 8 (3), pp. 295-307 |
Publisher | Intellect |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1386/jaah.8.3.295_1 |
Publication dates | |
01 Dec 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 18 Jan 2018 |
Accepted | 08 May 2017 |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/887y8/exploring-the-impact-on-the-health-and-well-being-of-young-adults-participation-in-the-club
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